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Kalvig Family History

Kalvig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Salvi, Kallio, Galvin, Natvig, Salvia, Kalin, Kalis, Selvig, Alvin

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Where is the Kalvig family from?

You can see how Kalvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kalvig families living in Iowa. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kalvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kalvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalvig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kalvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalvig. 100% of Kalvig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kalvig women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kalvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Kalvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalvig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 324 immigration records available for the last name Kalvig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 166 military records available for the last name Kalvig. For the veterans among your Kalvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalvig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kalvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalvig in 1962 was 56, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalvig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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